This long weekend, over at the Secret Nuclear Bunker I wanted to try some QRO operating on 144 MHz. Conditions on HF have been up and down, as the sun is very active right now. Using the 9e LFA on a 12m pump up mast and a low noise amplifier (LNA) and solid state linear […]
Using the new portable telescopic antenna and ground spike I thought it would be good to try operating by the sea. You can read more about the antenna in this article. Two tree island, near Rayleigh in Essex, provides a great spot, where you can park close to the sea. The tide fills the adjacent […]
Operating portable can be very easy, you simply need a bit of wire. Sometimes you don’t have the space for a doublet or a dipole, maybe you are on a beach or holiday let. A compact vertical, that needs no ATU on 14 MHz, and you could either use an ATU or shorten it down […]
Here you can track aircraft live from my home ADSB receiver remote in the garden. Air traffic over London can be fascinating while significant events like the London Marathon and the King’s coronation are being held. Want to buy me a coffee to say thanks?
Members of the SNBCG activated the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker over the easter weekend. Selim M0XTA activated 144 MHz working people all over the SE UK. George M1GEO used the 3e beam, this allowed activation on 14, 21 and 28 MHz. I operated 7 MHz using the ground-mounted vertical antenna. The elevated radials help […]
The first event of the year with LEFARS was Airfield on the Air (AOTA) and we activated Stapleford Airfield close to the M11 and M25 near London. The weather had been wet for some days before the activation, so we knew it was likely to be muddy. LEFARS have access to a radio caravan, purchased […]